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A La Quinta hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern kitchen area with a counter, various appliances, and food display items.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sun-shaped artwork, multiple seating areas, and a patterned rug.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a clear view of the pool area.

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

6.4 km from Lake Sara

Sarah

AED 437

AED 489 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding area, including a seating area with chairs and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and pendant lighting.

A Best Western hotel with a modern facade, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a television, and a framed artwork on the wall.

2. Best Western Delta Inn

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Susan

AED 306

AED 342 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a beige sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a view of the outside through large glass doors.

A hotel lobby with a large indoor pool, a reception desk, and a seating area.

A treats section with a variety of snacks and beverages, including a refrigerated display and shelves stocked with items like Welch's and Bonde.

A modern living area with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

5.9 km from Lake Sara

Marjorie

AED 465

AED 516 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A lobby with a blue sofa, a brown leather chair, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a mirrored wall.

A hotel room with a blue wall, a TV on a wooden shelf, a white curtain, a lamp, a brown sofa, a small round table, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Jeannette

AED 387

AED 430 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A Country Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance and a sign.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a coffee bar with various appliances, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a dark headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a mirror above the bathtub.

A building with a green roof, white columns, and a glass entrance.

5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Sonya

AED 326

AED 362 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, a staircase, and seating areas.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, sun loungers, and large windows.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, blue seating area, a staircase, and a dining area.

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa set, a wooden staircase, and a large window.

6. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

6.8 km from Lake Sara

Chelsea

AED 353

AED 395 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a large window, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a green accent wall.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wooden desk, a blue sofa, a small dining table, and a kitchenette.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a covered entrance and a stone facade.

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Kimberly

AED 477

AED 535 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a covered section.

A store interior with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a display of ceramics.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted TV.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, including dumbbells, benches, and a squat rack.

8. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

6.4 km from Lake Sara

Steve

AED 460

AED 515 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a bathroom.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, wooden beams, and brick walls.

A reception area with a stone wall, a reception desk, and a red patterned chair.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa, a bed, and a patterned carpet.

9. Quality Inn Effingham North

6.5 km from Lake Sara

Stacy

AED 309

AED 343 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, draped with white fabric and string lights, and a chandelier above.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

10. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Penny

AED 419

AED 469 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and weight machines.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a television, and a sign reading "Baymont by Wyndham".

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, seating area with tables and chairs, and a clock on the wall.

11. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

5.8 km from Lake Sara

Jeffrey

AED 265

AED 295 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A reception area with a reception desk, a clock, a blue mat, and two potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with a central table surrounded by chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and a sign that reads 'Coffee Anyone?'

A hotel gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a mirrored wall.

12. Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

6.3 km from Lake Sara

Kristen

AED 225

AED 252 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a desk lamp.

A hotel lobby with a blue sign reading "Rodeway Inn," a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A Rodeway Inn with a covered outdoor seating area, a parking lot, and a large sign.

13. Rodeway Inn Effingham North

6 km from Lake Sara

Kristin

AED 253

AED 281 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a mirror.

A spacious kitchen with a long counter, a dining area with chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

Three beverage vending machines with various drink options and snacks.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a television, and a clock on the wall.

14. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

6.7 km from Lake Sara

YANZHIHONG

AED 195

AED 218 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A row of vending machines including a Royal Crown Cola machine, a push vending machine, and an Ice Cubes machine.

A kitchen with a white countertop, stainless steel sink, and two wall-mounted shelves above the sink.

A spacious kitchen area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

15. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

6.7 km from Lake Sara

Andrew

AED 250

AED 280 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom.

A wall-mounted TV, a white marble console table with three vases of flowers, and a gold metal base.

A Days Inn hotel with a parking lot and several cars parked in front.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

6.1 km from Lake Sara

Michael

AED 234

AED 262 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

A living room with a stone fireplace, two round tables, and a sofa.

A lobby with a reception desk, sofas, a fireplace, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

17. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

14 km from Lake Sara

Heidi

AED 397

AED 428 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a framed picture, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, and a wall of dumbbells.

18. Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham

6.4 km from Lake Sara

AED 584

AED 584 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Best Western Delta Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham	9.6 Exceptional 779 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham	9.0 Wonderful 514 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Top Lake Sara Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"The front staff was friendly. The room was very clean. Breakfast options were plentiful. The pool and the surrounding area was clean. The stay was very enjoyable."

Lake Sara cottage: 3BR/2BA, hot tub, swim dock, firepit, kayaks, & lake views!

10/10 Excellent

"We can't say enough about this property and our hosts. Impeccably clean. Lake Sara is beautiful. Fully stocked with everything you'd need. This was our fourth stay, my besties and myself and we r planning our return visit. Weve stayed in many VRBO AND AIRB&BS in the past and this outweighs them all. Would highly recommend!"

The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about our long weekend trip with our family was great! The house is very comfortable and has just about everything you might need. The view of the lake, availability of fire wood for camp fires, and kayaks and canoe for enjoying the lake were awesome! Beautiful sunrises and loved seeing lots of nature and wildlife right from the yard. Everything about our visit was pleasant and we hope to go back sometime. Communication from the host was great! Thanks for a great weekend of calm, peace and memories."

Paradise on Bluebird

10/10 Excellent

"This is a lovely place and meets all our needs."

Family Home on Lake Sara

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay,very nice house!"

Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces!

10/10 Excellent

"An overall great experience! A clean & roomy home was a great place to connect with family & friends for the weekend."

Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants.

10/10 Excellent

"Had a wonderful time! Beautiful place. Great views. Easy communication with owners."

THE LAKE HOUSE - Official Relaxation HQ - On Beautiful Lake Sara, Effingham, IL

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful home with spacious rooms, beautifully updated bathrooms with great showers, and upgraded kitchen appliances. We especially loved the movie room with its large TV, as well as the heated in-ground pool. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to rent this home again in the future!"

Cozy Retreat on Gypsy Cove!

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely loved our stay at this place. cannot thank you enough :)"

Other attractions near Lake Sara

A large white cross monument in a grassy field with trees and buildings in the background.

Cross at the Crossroads

8.8/10 (109 reviews)

Find out about the history of Effingham when you take a trip to Cross at the Crossroads. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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A nighttime aerial view of a town with illuminated buildings and a parking lot filled with cars.

Village Square Mall

7.4/10 (80 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Village Square Mall during your visit to Effingham. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Cardinal Golf Course

7.2/10 (26 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Effingham at Cardinal Golf Course. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Effingham Performance Center

8.0/10 (128 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Effingham Performance Center during your trip to Effingham. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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TREC Calico Trail

7.6/10 (34 reviews)

You can take time to visit TREC Calico Trail during your travels to Effingham. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Bliss Park

7.6/10 (23 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Bliss Park, a lovely green space in Effingham. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Ballard Nature Center

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ballard Nature Center in Altamont. Take in the entertainment venues and countryside in this family-friendly area.

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Effingham County Fairgrounds

8.4/10 (10 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Effingham County Fairgrounds during your trip to Altamont. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Sara?

Lake Sara is located in Effingham. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 14 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Lake Sara?

Ramada by Wyndham Effingham is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Lake Sara. Other good choices within 5 miles include Baymont by Wyndham Effingham and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL.

How many hotels will I find near Lake Sara?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lake Sara.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Sara, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Lake Sara.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Sara?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Lake Sara, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Lake Sara?

Attractions like Effingham Performance Center and Mid America Motorworks, My Garage Museum highlight the local culture. Explore nature at TREC Calico Trail and Bliss Park. Cross at the Crossroads and Cardinal Golf Course are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for Lake Sara hotels

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

2. Best Western Delta Inn

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

6. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

8. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

9. Quality Inn Effingham North

10. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

11. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

12. Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

13. Rodeway Inn Effingham North

14. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

15. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

17. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

18. Home2 Suites BY Hilton Effingham

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Top Lake Sara Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

Lake Sara cottage: 3BR/2BA, hot tub, swim dock, firepit, kayaks, & lake views!

The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.

Paradise on Bluebird

Family Home on Lake Sara

Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces!

Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants.

THE LAKE HOUSE - Official Relaxation HQ - On Beautiful Lake Sara, Effingham, IL

Cozy Retreat on Gypsy Cove!

Other attractions near Lake Sara

Cross at the Crossroads

Village Square Mall

Cardinal Golf Course

Effingham Performance Center

TREC Calico Trail

Bliss Park

Ballard Nature Center

Effingham County Fairgrounds

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